Delegates get oriented on ‘hows’ and ‘whys’
General Conference opening day orientations focus issues of special interest to groups of delegates.
Bishops elect Goodpaster as president-designate
Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster has been unanimously elected to lead the Council of Bishops in 2010.
Commentary: Developing a new hymnal in harmony
What might a new United Methodist hymnal look like in the United States?
Delegates prepare, pack for General Conference
Nearly 1,000 United Methodist delegates from around the world converge April 23 on the Fort Worth Convention Center in Texas.
United Methodist project develops clergywomen
A new project aims to support clergywomen who lead churches with more than 1,000 members and help others to follow their paths.
UM Men launch website redesign
General Conference to include emphasis on health
During 10 consecutive days of meetings, delegates will be able to take daily fitness walks and visit a Health and Wholeness booth.
Oregon pact models Methodist, Lutheran communion
Two churches sharing space and missions embody the spirit of the proposed United Methodist/Evangelical Lutheran communion.
Shifting paradigm: Global church hears Africa’s voice
United Methodists contemplate what being a global church means as membership and leadership numbers grow beyond the U.S.
Cookie bakers fire up ovens for General Conference
A longstanding tradition, cookies in all sizes and varieties are being concocted for delivery to the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Korean-American caucus challenged to grow church
The new president of the United Methodist Korean-American caucus calls for 500 new Korean-American churches in five years.
Commentary: Avoiding issue is not true peace
Steven E. Webster says General Conference should continue to address difficult issue, rather than declare impasse.
Commentary: It’s time for a new set of priorities
The United Methodist Church has an opportunity for a new beginning, writes the Rev. Tom Berlin.
Early Response Teams Secure Homes After Tornadoes in South Carolina and Georgia
Tarps and chain saws were the tools of Early Response Teams (ERTs) after severe storms on March 15.
Katrina Aid Today Transfers Activity To Local Organizations
The national case management consortium, Katrina Aid Today, led by the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), completed its grant-funded activity on March 31.
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